Mama's Pizza

Parmesan History

Its original name was 'Escalope Parmesan' today it is more lovingly known as Parmo or Parmesan. The Parmo is a popular food dish primarily sold in takeaways throughout North East England, especially popular in Middlesbrough, where it originated. It is served both as a restaurant meal and a take-out snack, often accompanied by fries and fresh salad.

The Parmo was created by Nicos Harris, a chef with the American army in World War II. He was wounded in France but was brought to the United Kingdom to be treated in a British hospital. Eventually, he moved to Middlesbrough and opened a restaurant where he created the Parmo in 1958.

The Parmo is somewhat similar to the veal or chicken Parmigiana which is commonly eaten in Italian restaurants across the world.